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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Just Married: Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett

Donald Longueuil and Mackenzie Mudgett were married Jan. 25 at The Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson, 74, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mary McAndrews |
  • October 23, 2014
Healthy Eats: Orange is the new color of healing

Healthy Eats: Orange is the new color of healing

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Lore: 9/11 is a day of remembrance

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit close to home on Longboat Key, where President George W. Bush began that fateful day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2013
City Commission to revisit State Street garage design

After abandoning submitted proposals for commercial space at the State Street garage last month, commissioners will restart the planning process Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2013
Mote-rescued turtle will be released Monday

The 300-pound turtle is named 'Murph' in honor of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 1, 2013
Telecommunications extension granted

The extension - which now runs through April 11 - allows the town to bring a telecommunications ordinance forward for the commission's review at its Nov. 13 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 27, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the eventful weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring The Circus Arts Conservatory Gala and the 25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2025
Longboat Italian eatery to open second Manatee County location

The owner says Ventura’s Italian Kitchen "promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2024
Allegiant announces eight new routes at SRQ

The new Allegiant flights coincide with the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style

Rock the Roof featured a country-western theme for patrons to do the two-step atop Sarasota Memorial's West Parking Garage.

  • Black Tie
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 2, 2025
Swimmer drowns off Anna Maria Island

Rescue crews from various agencies searched extensively for the swimmer who was last seen off Bean Point in Anna Maria Island Sunday evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Schurr, co-founder and CEO of Support Our Schools |
  • April 20, 2023
Hillsdale dogma should not dominate schools

Support Our Schools supports the separation of church and state and questions the school board’s efforts to adopt Hillsdale dogma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain

Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2011
News Briefs

GreyHawk supervisor cleared of ethics complaint; Mega-church buys more Ranch property; Town Hall to host irrigation presentation; Schools gear up with open house events; Manatee County Jail earns re-accreditation

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2024
Luxury shopping, dining pop-up heads to UTC

The mall concept, which executive Whitman Lazenby says is like a "retail carnival," brings several notable brands to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2025
Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2020
Carl Abbott: Architect of Time

The seventh annual SarasotaMOD Weekend honors the  once and future legacy of architect Carl Abbott.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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